Citing
Vote Files
Every record on VoteFiles links the official source that proves it. When you cite VoteFiles, cite that official source too, so readers can check it themselves.
Permanent citation pages
Each citable record has a permanent address at https://votefiles.com/cite/<id>. The ID is built only from the record's official identifier, so it does not change. Add ?format=json to get the same record as a data file for programmers. A citation page shows only details from the official record, the official source link, and the date you accessed it.
- A bill or resolution: bill-<congress>-<type><number> · for example
bill-119-hr1 - A roll-call vote: vote-<congress>-<h|s><roll> · for example
vote-119-h9 - An executive order: eo-<number> · for example
eo-14416 - A verified election deadline · for example
deadline-pa-online-registration-general-2026
Source: Vote Files (votefiles.com/cite/<id>), citing [official source name and link]. Accessed [date].
If no publishable official record exists for an ID, the page says: “No official record has been found at this time. We are watching for updates.”
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